CSM Albert A. Rodriguez, Jr., a native of Oxnard, California, enlisted in the United States Army on 2 October 1992, attended Basic Training and trained as an Administrative Specialist, 71L at Fort Jackson, South Carolina.He reclassified in April 1997 and completed the Aviation Operations Specialist Course, 15P at Fort Rucker, Alabama.

CSM Rodriguez has served as a Squad Leader, Platoon Sergeant and First Sergeant.He also served as an Aviation Brigade Operations Sergeant, Battalion Operations Sergeant, Flight Operations NCOIC, Personnel Staff NCO and as the U.S. Army Flight Information Publications (FLIP) account manager.